Dietitian - Nutrition Services (Part-Time)

Job overview

Dietitian - Nutrition Services (Part-Time) is an onsite position in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $59,820.00 - $101,836.00/Yr. This role focuses on providing clinical nutrition services to patients, developing care plans, and counseling patients and families on nutritional requirements.

What you'll do

• Conducts patient assessments for diet and food guidelines.
• Reviews patient medical orders.
• Develops and implements individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provides therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support.
• Works cooperatively with Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and identifies food/drug interactions.
• Completes nutritional assessments and participates in interdisciplinary assessments.
• Develops patient nutrition education materials.
• Assesses patient knowledge of diet and provides education.
• Monitors adherence and response to nutrition therapy.
• Plans menus to meet patient needs.
• Documents nutritional care plans and patient response.
• Serves as a nutritional care resource.
• Directs clinical supportive staff.
• Participates in staff and committee meetings.
• Conducts rounds to identify nutritional problems.
• Provides ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Communicates and coordinates with healthcare personnel.
• Evaluates food served for quality and dietary prescriptions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics nutrition required or equivalent required

Experience

1-2 years Experience in a healthcare setting required

Skills & competencies

part-time

dietitian

nutrition services

washington dc

medstar health

registered dietician

healthcare

clinical nutrition

patient counseling

nutrition therapy

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.